Mindfulness has made its way into the business context. Simultaneously, several options for digitally encouraging mindfulness have been proposed in recent years, with opposing opinions questioning the compatibility of mindfulness and technology, claiming it is a paradox. This study aims to examine the compatibility of mindfulness and technology, i.e., how mindfulness and digitalization interact...
Objectives: Positive effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on occupational health have been demonstrated by several systematic review studies during the last two decades. So far, existing reviews excluded mindfulness-informed interventions (MIIs) that build on informal approaches or mixed techniques aiming at improving mindfulness indirectly. To address this research gap, the...
Previous research has found digitally supported mindfulness interventions to be effective when used for stress management among workers in high-stress occupations. Findings on digitally supported mindfulness interventions among nurses working in acute inpatient care settings are heterogeneous, lack long-term follow-up, and do not assess adherence and acceptability. This study aimed to...
Successful therapy is influenced by successful communication and a relationship built on trust. Physician empathy and listening skills appear particularly relevant. Based on their empirical experience, general practitioners report special moments in their patients during their medical consultations. Abraham Maslow coined the term "peak experience" for these special moments, which are rare and...
Happiness is a feeling, an immediate experience, not a cognitive construct. It is based on activity in the brain's neurobiological reward and motivation systems, which have been retained in evolution. This conceptual review provides an overview of the basic neurobiological principles behind happiness phenomena and proposes a framework for further classification. Three neurobiologically distinct...
Mind-body medicine (MBM) is based on the assumption that interactions between the brain, mind, body, and behavior can be used to activate health-promoting pathways towards better health. It includes behavioral medical approaches and techniques in conjunction with exercise, relaxation, stress regulation, and nutrition. MBM and MBM interventions are well-established in the US healthcare system....
Background: Research has demonstrated that short meditation training may yield higher pain tolerance in acute experimental pain. Our study aimed at examining underlying mechanisms of this alleged effect. In addition, placebo research has shown that higher pain tolerance is mediated via endogenous neuromodulators: experimental inhibition of opioid receptors by naloxone antagonized this effect....
With demographic change, the number of elderly people is increasing. The aging process and associated stress diminishes their quality of life. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been claimed to reduce stress and alleviate suffering. It might be a useful approach to improve the condition in the elderly. To examine feasibility and potential effects of MBSR on nursing home residents in...
Lisa Annalena Siering, Martha Koelman, Tobias Esch et al.
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Abstract Objectives The menstrual cycle has multifaceted influence. Potential effects on the adoption of healthy behaviors are unclear. Therefore, we examined how cycle phases are related to daily meditation duration in novices. We assessed associations between daily app-based meditation, menstruation cycle and health-related outcomes in meditation novices. Methods This eight-week study...